The Lychgate food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Monmouthshire
The Lychgate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 47 Church Road, Caldicot, NP26 4HW
How this rating has changed
The Lychgate was re-inspected on 16 January 2023 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 January 2023 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Lychgate among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ← The Lychgate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Lychgate none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lychgate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
| Red Robins Nursery Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| New River Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Spice Mix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2025 |
| Cross Inn (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Caldicot Castle AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2024 |
| Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about The Lychgate
What is The Lychgate's food hygiene rating?
The Lychgate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 16 January 2023.
Is The Lychgate safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lychgate last inspected?
The Lychgate was last inspected on 16 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lychgate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lychgate compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Lychgate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Lychgate and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Lychgate is one of 97 rated food businesses in Caldicot. See every hygiene rating in Caldicot →
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